Your First Week of Math Centers Doesn't Have to Be Chaos

"Every year, my centers start out strong and quietly fall apart within a few weeks." Does this sound like your classroom? Here's what may be really going wrong. In this episode, we walk through what your first week should actually look like, day by day. In this episode, you'll explore: The first-week mistake most teachers don't realize they're making The real reason centers fall apart later in the year How to know when your class is ready for teacher-led small groups If you're heading into a new school year wondering how to make centers run smoothly in the long term, this episode will give you a clear starting point. Want more support differentiating math instruction and running small groups with confidence? Check out my membership for third-grade teachers. → The Elementary Math Fam If you liked this, follow the show so you never miss an episode and come visit me on Instagram @mrelementarymath.